Marion Body Works Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Marion Body Works Inc. in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 10, 2019

(Campaign #: 19V-360)

Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction/FMVSS 121

Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Gladiator & Metro Star emergency response chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 19V874000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.

Corrective Action:

Marion Body Works will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 19, 2019

(Campaign #: 19V-674)

Tire Chain Air Line Missing Pressure Protection

Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.

NHTSA ID: 19V828000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 94

Consequence Summary:

Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 54.26

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March 1, 2019

(Campaign #: 18E-063)

Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108

Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire and Emergency Apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."

NHTSA ID: 19V159000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 18

Consequence Summary:

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Marion will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-4078.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 66.67

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